Office Assistant 1; Stores​/Mail); NY HELPS); Mail Services & Rapid

Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) (NY HELPS) (Mail Services & Rapid Copy)

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Vacancy #: WF260085

Apply by: September 22, 2026

Title:Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail)(NYHELPS)

Location:Mail Services & Rapid Copy

Grade:CSEASG-6

Hours: Academic Year 7:00am-3:00pm (Summers 7:00am-3:00pm) ½ hour lunch AY; ½ hour lunch Summer

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of theNY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via anon-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will thenbe afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this title.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):

Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Beginning Office Assistant Exam ListOR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as an Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail), or in a title eligible to transfer to Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail)
OR
Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail

May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Candidates seeking consideration based on exam list eligibility must also respond to the active University at Albany canvass for this specific title

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Ability to sort, pick up, and deliver mail.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver's License.
• Ability to assist motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items.
• Ability to do moderate to heavy physical labor (lifting approximately 25 lbs.).

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

-Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary…